If you don’t have a stash of LEGOS somewhere, you’re in the minority. It’s been estimated that seven boxes of LEGOS are sold every second around the world. Wow! I guess if nothing else, the statistics tells us that LEGOS have a pretty high fun factor! The
Read more →Deep in the dark recesses of a damp basement in a stern Illinois government building, there are many X-Files-style filing cabinets, and in one there’s a file with my name on it, Ben Glenn. About 4 inches thick, filled with papers that date all the way back
Read more →Check out the video I made to try and get on the show Dirty Jobs! I don’t know if I’m just weird, but I love the show Dirty Jobs. It’s the perfect ADD candy and never fails to capture my attention. One day, I was watching
Read more →I now have my own blog on Additude.com! Really excited about the opportunity to reach that many more parents and teachers! If you have topic suggestions that are centered around education for kids with ADHD, let me know! See link below to read my first post!
Read more →I keep coming back to the same conclusion: The right school can make a WORLD of difference in your student’s life. I want to go out on a limb here and say that it is better to blow that college fund on a great middle/high school than to hang onto that money. The foundation of self-esteem & love of learning is cemented early. Be vigilant about your child’s school! If you’ve got a great school – tell us about it!
Read more →Not knowing for sure that you have ADHD is like fighting an invisible enemy. It’s hard to fight the battle when you can’t see your opponent. Yes, a diagnosis of any mental disorder carries some stigma with it, but denial is worse in the long run. Don’t
Read more →My two daughters are about as opposite as they can get, so Natasha loves to read and Annie, eh…not so much. About the only thing they seem to have in common is ADHD! So i’ve been doing a bit of research about how to get Annie more
Read more →First: I had a blast in Flora, IL yesterday – great groups! Lots of laughs! Will try & post a short video clip soon. Second: I think we’re going to hit the “tipping point” with ADHD one of these days and all the non-believers & the naysayers will be silenced. It will happen sooner if all the people who “get” ADHD speak up & lose the fear of being ridiculed and/or judged. There are millions of us out there!! Let’s make a ruckus!!
Check out this article about “Silencing the Skeptics” on additudemag.com:
Read more →I just saw a poll on additudemag.com that made me curious; 33% of people who responded said that an ADHD diagnosis in themselves or their kid made them feel shame & they were uncomfortable talking about the diagnosis w/others. 30% of people felt relieved as the big mystery of their lives was revealed, 10% felt regret at not knowing sooner, 8% were glad because now they could get treatment and “get better” & 5% were sad because the things that made them different actually turned out to be a “disorder”. How did you feel?
Read more →Most of us have a tendency to dwell on the negative in our lives; ADHDers even more so. That one mean comment or unpleasant conversation can swim around in our minds for days. Learn to let go. Don’t waste precious time obsessing about things you have no control over. Focus on the things that make you feel good; look for the positive! Have a great day today!
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